Winter paradise on the Tschätte circular trail
Short facts
- start: Betelberg/Leiterli
- destination: Betelberg/Leiterli
- medium
- 4,98 km
- 2 hours
- 200 m
- 2001 m
- 1826 m
- 60 / 100
- 40 / 100
best season
No climbing is required to reach the Leiterli: the Lenk–Betelberg gondola lift will ferry you quickly and comfortably up onto the Betelberg, the starting point for this circular hike. The hiking trail sets off from the eastern side of the top station building. From here you will keep heading uphill in a southerly direction; after 10 minutes you will reach the highest point of the Betelberg ski area, the Leiterli.
From the Leiterli, a gentle descent in a south-westerly direction along the slope will take you to Tschätte. On the nearby Stoss, the winter hiking trail to Stoss branches off to the left, whilst the Leiterli circular trail continues to the right.
It now descends quite steeply towards the Läger, taking a slight bend beneath the mountain lodge and then runs alongside the forest without deviating significantly in altitude.
General information
Directions
Lenk/Betelberg - Leiterli - Steinstoss - Tschätte - Haslerberg - Lenk/Betelberg
Safety Guidelines
This route passes along well-marked winter hiking trails.
Equipment
We recommend the following items: Sturdy and waterproof hiking boots, light to medium rucksack, protection against the cold, sun protection, hiking poles, first-aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos flask, mobile phone.
Tip
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Getting there
To Lenk and the gondola lift bottom station via Wimmis and Zweisimmen.
Parking
Car parking is available at the bottom station.
Public transit
Getting there and back: By train to Lenk via Spiez and Zweisimmen. 12-minute walk to the bottom station of the Betelberg gondola lift. Take the gondola lift to the top station.
Literature
Wandervorschlag aus dem Wanderbuch Schneepfade im Berner Oberland, Wanderbuchreihe der BWW.
Maps
Swisstopo Landeskarte 1266 Lenk 1:25’000, bestellen unter: www.wanderplaner.ch/sommer/web-shop/
Additional Information
Verein Berner Wanderwege, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: [email protected], Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch
Pavings
- Path (6%)
- Hiking Trail (22%)
- Unknown (71%)
Weather

This tour is presented by: Berner Wanderwege, Author: Markus Schluep